LOOK: A two and four legged snakes found! Is this the start of evolution?

Based on research snakes lived dating back 167 million years ago. The Eophis underwoodi measures ten inches long. They eat insects, tadpoles and small minnows.

Snakes with legs

In 155 million years ago, this serpent evolved into with a longer body. The Portugalophis measures four feet in length and they eat small mammals, lizards and even dinosaurs.

In 144 million years ago, the Parviraptor, lived among freshwater snails. This pre-historic snake shares the same features of a modern snake. They are notably sharp, backward-pointing teeth. However, this could assist in the theory on why snake lost their limbs or legs.

Jurassic snakes have limbs or legs (credits to DailyMail.co.uk)

Now stepping back to the present time, a two and four legged snakes were discovered in Philippines and Laos respectively. The snake found in Laos said that it is a kind of gift from nature. This four legged snake is kept in a wire cage. While the Philippines, they have made into the news. The two legged snake is kept in a glass bottle.

2-legged snake found in the Philippines

A four legged snake found in Vientiane, Laos.

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LOOK: A two and four legged snakes found! Is this the start of evolution?
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